Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana

April 6, 2026 5:39 PM

India’s fisheries sector charts transformational growth with record budget push and rising output

India’s fisheries sector is undergoing a significant transformation, marked by record budgetary support, rising production, and expanding institutional frameworks aimed at strengthening livelihoods and boosting global competitiveness. The Union Budget 2026-27 has proposed the highest-ever allocation of ₹2,761.80 crore for the sector, underlining its growing importance in the country’s economic and food security framework. Of this, ₹2,500 crore has been earmarked for the flagship Pradhan...

November 8, 2025 12:29 PM

Centre notifies Rules for Sustainable Fishing in Exclusive Economic Zone to boost blue economy, empower coastal communities

The Government of India has notified the “Sustainable Harnessing of Fisheries in the Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) Rules, 2025,” marking a major step toward promoting sustainable deep-sea fishing and strengthening coastal livelihoods. The move aligns with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of building a prosperous and inclusive Blue Economy and fulfills a key Budget 2025–26 announcement. The new rules aim to empower small fishers’ cooperatives and Fish Farmer Producer Organizations...

October 27, 2025 10:05 PM

Amit Shah inaugurates ‘Deep Sea Fishing Vessels’, calls it milestone for cooperative-based Blue Economy

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday inaugurated ‘Deep Sea Fishing Vessels’ under the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY) at Mazgaon Dock, Mumbai, marking a major step towards modernising India’s marine fisheries sector and strengthening the cooperative movement along the nation’s coastline. The event was attended by Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, Deputy Chief Ministers Eknath Shinde and Ajit Pawar, and Union Minister of State for Cooperation Murlidhar Mohol. ...

August 25, 2025 5:01 PM

India’s Fisheries Sector: A Blue Revolution in Motion

India’s fisheries sector is transforming, emerging as a major driver of livelihoods, food security, and economic growth. Between 2013–14 and 2024–25, the country's total fish production surged by an astounding 104%, rising from 96 lakh tonnes to 195 lakh tonnes. Much of this growth is propelled by inland fisheries, which expanded by 142% in the same period, increasing from 61 lakh tonnes to 147.37 lakh tonnes. Today, India stands as the second-largest fish-producing nation globally, accoun...

April 26, 2025 12:43 PM

Department of Fisheries to host “Coastal States Meet 2025” in Mumbai on Monday; Rs. 255 crore fisheries projects to be unveiled

The Department of Fisheries under the Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying will organize the “Coastal States Meet 2025” on April 28 at Hotel Taj Mahal Palace, Mumbai. The event will be chaired by Union Minister Rajiv Ranjan Singh alias Lalan Singh, who also heads the Ministry of Panchayati Raj. During the meet, Union Minister Singh will unveil and lay the foundation for fisheries development projects worth Rs. 255.30 crore under the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMS...